Daniel Negreanu Doubles Up
A player in early position limped before Josh Brikis raised to 2,700 from middle position. Daniel Negreanu called in late position, as did the original limper.
The flop came 
. It checked to Brikis who continued for 2,700. Negreanu called and the limper folded.
The turn was the 
and Brikis checked to Negreanu who bet 3,700. Brikis called.
The river was the 
and Brikis bet 25,000, enough to put Negreanu, who only had 13,200, all in.
"This is an interesting one guys," said Negreanu, "I hit my best card but I think I might be out.
"Why did I have to hit! Gotta figure out if you have any bluffs here. I just don't think I'm there to just throw this in.
"Sorry guys, it's a big one. I got a big hand," he continued. "You're not bluffing right?"
Eventually he called and slammed 
decisively down on the table and watched as Brikis slid his hole cards into the muck and Negreanu secured an early double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
63,500 | -23,400 |
|
40,000 | 13,800 |